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Post by practice on Oct 22, 2020 10:18:23 GMT -5
The last thing we as Hoya fans need to be worried about is whether or not there will be an extra scholarship in a future year. When's the last year that there hasn't been at least one unanticipated departure? Also, players will soon be able to transfer once without sitting out a season. There will always be room for a 5 star kid.
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Post by blueandgray on Oct 22, 2020 13:54:54 GMT -5
Can you imagine if Jordan put in a call or two on behalf of Ewing? If the kid is a Hoya.......you know Jordan would be watching Aminu’s game closely. Jordan and Ewing are that tight.
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Post by MCIGuy on Oct 22, 2020 14:16:03 GMT -5
Aminu's recruitment has three key hurdles for the Hoyas.
1) First of all and most importantly get him to commit to Georgetown
2) Find the scholarship room, something most of us don't seem too worried over
3) Hope if the first two things fall into place he does not decide to go the semi-pro alternative route
I like our chances but I don't want to dwell on it too much until (if ) #1 happens.
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Post by hoyas315 on Oct 28, 2020 10:20:30 GMT -5
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Post by LCPolo18 on Oct 29, 2020 8:47:26 GMT -5
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Post by hibernatinghoyafan on Oct 29, 2020 9:17:47 GMT -5
Stating the obvious, but if we pull Aminu then I think this changes the entire perception around the program for the 2022 and 2023 classes. Could catapult us back into the elite tier if those 2 classes are as good as '21 would be.
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Post by hoyas315 on Nov 5, 2020 15:36:03 GMT -5
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Post by trotters10 on Nov 5, 2020 15:49:30 GMT -5
Does SMU not play in the AAC? Pretty bush league reporting to get that wrong.
Interesting development though, but not surprising. Aminu would be a great get (no doubt). Fantastic talent, but his recruitment is very odd, and his handler is hard to get a read on. If you've ever stopped by his Twitter, his priorities seem to jump all over the place, especially when it comes to Aminu. The "says one thing and then does another" kind of thing.
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Post by bostonfan on Nov 5, 2020 16:29:13 GMT -5
SMU seems like an odd late addition to the schools he is considering. Have to wonder if there is some type of personal relationship between the coach/staff and his guardian. I guess we will see.
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Post by hoyanewyorka on Nov 6, 2020 6:59:42 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2020 10:01:52 GMT -5
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Post by dchoya72 on Nov 8, 2020 12:09:02 GMT -5
Creativity and character loom large here. He exudes confidence And honors opportunity, character, and performace. My two cents.
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Post by trotters10 on Nov 9, 2020 11:12:56 GMT -5
I must admit, I was skeptical of Aminu's recruitment and his guardian Shawn Harmon, but this article put my mind at ease a bit. It was odd to see so many new programs involved, but my take away from that is he's giving himself more options if Missouri doesn't have a high school basketball season (which I guess you can't fault him for). And there's no guarantee Georgetown can make room for him to enroll this January, which it looks like a few of the other teams initially involved.
Aminu didn't really say much about any schools here. The concerning part is they seem to be high on coaches who've produced NBA players of a similar mold. Ewing hasn't produced one, but then again neither has most of the other coaches involved. They say Indiana/Oladipo as the comparison -- but that was a while ago now, and Archie Miller didn't coach him. None of these coaches have really produced a bonified NBA player. And I wouldn't count Anthony Edwards/Tom Crean -- he's a one and done, realistically how much was Crean responsible for any of that. A player who gets molded into an NBA calibre player usually has to stay 3-4 years for the coach to play a big role in turning him into the player he's become.
I did like (again) how Harmon speaks of Georgetown. He clearly holds the program and its history in high regard, and obviously was a huge fan of the Hoyas teams of his day, and the history with the program. Hopefully Georgetown having such a legacy (especially amongst the black community, which Harmon touched on) will give us an edge. That and Pat's NBA pedigree as a top 50 player all time, and 15 year coaching career as an assistant in the NBA will carry a lot of weight. None of these other coaches can offer that. I've said before, if your plan is to be a one-and-done, I think it makes some sense to have that one year be spent with Ewing -- who's been there. Ryan Mutombo as well would have good advice as his dad also was a hall of famer. There's gotta be some good advice and tips that could be passed on to Aminu about being a pro.
A well done interview, and gives me some hope!
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Post by SDHoya on Nov 9, 2020 11:30:50 GMT -5
Seems pretty clear to me the strategy should be (and perhaps is) to hold out for Aminu, and if he doesn’t come, look for a grad transfer/decommit/late-bloomer. Seems like we have a solid, well balanced class coming in so there is no need to be desperate here. Can afford to swing for the fences this time.
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Post by hibernatinghoyafan on Nov 9, 2020 12:04:03 GMT -5
Seems pretty clear to me the strategy should be (and perhaps is) to hold out for Aminu, and if he doesn’t come, look for a grad transfer/decommit/late-bloomer. Seems like we have a solid, well balanced class coming in so there is no need to be desperate here. Can afford to swing for the fences this time. Agreed. And that means outside of Aminu, we should be pushing our top '22 recruits really hard. Would be great to carry our recent momentum forward and try and snag an early commitment or two.
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Post by trotters10 on Nov 9, 2020 13:23:21 GMT -5
For sure it would be great to pair our already pretty good '21 class with a couple solid '22 recruits. That would be a solid core going forward!
Getting 2 off the following list would be pretty sweet (though you never know who else might come into the picture). There's other good players as well, but these are the ones that jump out, IMO. Dug McDaniel, Bryce Lindsay, Roddie Gayle Jr, Tyrell Ward, Masai Troutman, Justin Taylor, Noah Batchelor, Cameron Whitmore, Prince Aligbe, Kamari Lands, Jaylen Martin.
Seems doubtful a center would commit though in that class.
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Post by professorhoya on Nov 9, 2020 13:49:26 GMT -5
realistically how much was Crean responsible for any of that. A player who gets molded into an NBA calibre player usually has to stay 3-4 years for the coach to play a big role in turning him into the player he's become. Crean has a proven track record with shooting guard. D Wade, Oladipo and now Edwards.
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Post by trotters10 on Nov 9, 2020 14:05:34 GMT -5
True. I jumped the gun and forgot about Crean's history pre-Georgia. That being said, out of those 3 only Oladipo really came out of nowhere. I think I've read Wade was always known to be VERY talented, but had academic issues that lowered his profile and had him ranked much lower than he should of been.
But agreed, if you go off the words that they are looking for a coach who has gotten players to the NBA (specifically SG/SF), Crean and Georgia have the upper hand in that area. Hopefully Pat being relatively new to college coaching gives him some wiggle room, and his NBA legend status makes up for it.
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Post by FromTheBeginning on Nov 9, 2020 14:29:54 GMT -5
Questions?? If he wants to come in January - can we take him?? Has he graduated from HS and academically qualified?? If we can and he plays part of this year - will he try to enter next year's draft? Would he be eligible for the draft? Is it worth it for half of a maybe season if it means we may lose a '22 recruit in the process?
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Post by dchoya72 on Nov 9, 2020 19:27:29 GMT -5
I can't remember exactly Hollis Thompson's story, that is how and under what circumstance he entered Georgetown a semester early. Might that represent any possibilty for the Aminu scenario, if he decided to come to Georgetown? He indicates that he is a strong student. Any thoughts?
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